Description
The Buncombe County Government is seeking a consultant to conduct a comprehensive Classification and Compensation Study. The goal of this study is to ensure that job classifications accurately reflect current roles and responsibilities, and that the County's compensation philosophy, pay practices, and structure are equitable, competitive, and aligned with organizational objectives and market conditions. The scope of work includes leading the compensation study through a structured, phased approach, including project planning and data collection, job analysis and classification review, market analysis, and recommendations and implementation plan. The consultant will be responsible for providing a comprehensive report with findings, recommendations, and rationale, as well as an implementation plan and financial impacts for each option.
• The County has a total of 1,876 regular positions, including 1,777 full-time and 99 part-time positions, organized into 396 job classifications across 28 departments.
• The County maintains a single salary schedule consisting of 42 pay grades, divided into 10 sub-quartiles.
• The last comprehensive compensation study was completed in late 2021 and implemented in May 2022.
• The County is seeking a consultant with experience in public sector compensation studies and a strong understanding of the local market and cost-of-living factors.